wiredInUSA December 2017

New to the Nordics board

Extending platform reach

Marko Tuorilin

Aqua Comms DAC, the operator of the AEConnect subsea fiber optic network between New York, Dublin and London, has announced that PacketFabric has selected AEConnect to provide transatlantic capacity and extend the reach of its software-defined networking (SDN) platform into Europe. Aqua Comms’ submarine cable system delivers connectivity from New York to Ireland with diverse backhaul fiber to additional PoPs in the US, Ireland and UK. Using an entirely automated SDN-based network architecture, with optical and packet switching technology, PacketFabric enables dynamic, real-time connectivity services between major carrier-neutral colocation facilities. “Leveraging AEConnect to establish end-to-end high capacity transatlantic connectivity extends the reach of our network to provide more customers with scalable, reliable and secure access to network and cloud environments in the US, as well as internationally,” explainedWilliam Charnock, CEO, PacketFabric. As part of the strategic partnership, Aqua Comms utilizes the PacketFabric platform to extend the reach of its service footprint across the US.

Swiss cabling manufacturer Reichle & De- Massari has appointed Marko Tuorilin as managing director for its Nordics area. Mr Tuorilin, based in Sweden, has been connected to the industry for many years and is experienced in the data center, LAN and FTTx markets. He worked previously in various sales and business development functions for connectivity infrastructure suppliers and distribution companies. During his professional career, he has been associated with companies such as TE Connectivity, Hexatronic, Coromatic and Rexe. Fluent in Swedish, Finnish and English, Mr Tuorilin’s area of responsibility will include Denmark, Iceland, Finland, Norway and Sweden. Roger Keller, EVP Europe and Latin America, said: “With our company’s focus on data centers, LAN environments and FTTX infrastructure, the countries in northern Europe have a significant importance for R&M. We are very much looking forward to [working] with Marko on our growth objectives for this area.”

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